One reason why I prefer crimp-on connectors. 73, Dick, W1KSZ
-----Original Message----- >From: Stan W1LE <stanw...@verizon.net> >Sent: Mar 1, 2009 8:56 PM >To: Discussion of precise time and frequency measurement <time-nuts@febo.com> >Subject: Re: [time-nuts] GPS antenna installation problem > >a couple of suggestions: > >1. Use a captive center pin on the N male connector. >for example, Kings Electronics Inc. N male, model # KN-59-176 for RG-214 >coaxial cable, >center pin is solder type and captive, will not move axially. Wrench >clamp on the shield. >Kings cage = 91836 >mil spec: M39012/01-0005 > >a few bucks each > >2. consider adding a foam in place insulation, inside the plastic pipe >to support the coaxial cable. >drill a 1/8" hole every few feet and squirt in the aerosol foam till it >comes out of the hole. >Go for the minimally expanding insulating foam you will find in Home >Depot or Lowes. > >Stan, W1LE Fn41sr Cape Cod > > >Hal Murray wrote: >>> Two or one tee connectors will allow the cable to exit and reenter. If >>> your side arm is using a elbow now replace it with a tee. >>> >> >> Thanks, but I don't picture what you are trying to describe. >> >> Are you talking about tees and elbows in the pipe or cable? >> >> > > >_______________________________________________ >time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com >To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts >and follow the instructions there. _______________________________________________ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts and follow the instructions there.